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Small business officially exempted from recycling program rules

Small business officially exempted from recycling program rules

The B.C. government has amended the province's recycling regulation to exempt small businesses from onerous reporting requirements and fees associated with a new recycling system.
Energy use triggers economic growth: Fraser Institute

Energy use triggers economic growth: Fraser Institute

Energy use is a driving factor – and not just a by-product – of economic growth, according to a Fraser Institute report released May 15.
WWF applauds provincial government for passing the Water Sustainability Act

WWF applauds provincial government for passing the Water Sustainability Act

WWF-Canada is happy with the news that the British Columbia government has passed the Water Sustainability act, saying the new law “will bring the province’s water act into the 21st century.”
Green alternatives generating profitable enterprise

Green alternatives generating profitable enterprise

Surrey-based TBF Environmental Technologies develops safer solvents
In print report: B.C.’s print industry makes business case for going green

In print report: B.C.’s print industry makes business case for going green

As more clients are drawn to sustainable environmental practices, local printers have been diversifying products to match demand
Is your business prepared for an earthquake?

Is your business prepared for an earthquake?

How quickly could your business recover if a major earthquake hit Vancouver?
Vancouver MLAs mixed on MMBC recycling plan

Vancouver MLAs mixed on MMBC recycling plan

On May 19, the provincial government will launch a controversial residential recycling program.
Plan for deeper dredging in Fraser River could have high environmental price

Plan for deeper dredging in Fraser River could have high environmental price

Proposal would destroy natural flood barriers, UBC geographer says
Lignol Energy signs MOU with Korean biodiesel producer M Energy

Lignol Energy signs MOU with Korean biodiesel producer M Energy

Vancouver’s Lignol Energy Corporation (TSX-V:LEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea-based M Energy Co. that will see the two companies work together on a biodiesel plant project.
Opinion: The new recycling plan is trash

Opinion: The new recycling plan is trash

The provincial government is trying to fix something that isn't broken - and it's making a mess in the process.